The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop

I can manage to make

in a way to face me. His hand reached out to

at me any differently. I

his hand that held my

best to ignore that feeling and

that I

gives me a crooked awkward smile

spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy

capture it. I kept that photo

loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during

I licked my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I

him was the sweetest and one

see him

even more.

Liking the way I was making Aiden

I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the reaction I

to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds

and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker

“A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound

and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing

on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.”

baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over

all.” I

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I was a real jerk back then

that even a question? You were

baby, ease up on this old

a few years and you’re not

“Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.”